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According to a report released by Greenp...

According to a report released by Greenpeace in Aug, 2019, India is the highest emitter of which of the following pollutants (gases)?

A

Carbon Monoxide

B

Sulphur dioxide

C

Ammonia

D

Nitrogen dioxide

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The correct Answer is:
B
Explanation: According to a report released by Greenpeace, India is the largest emitter of `SO_2` in the world with more than 15% of all the anthropogenic sulphur dioxide hotspots detected by NASA OMI (Ozone Monitoring Instrument) satellite.
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